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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.32, 452.76 and 180.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.32, 452.76 and 180.37 is: 270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.32 : 452.76 = 180.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.32/452.76 = 180.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.32x = 452.76 × 180.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.32x = 81,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,664.32/302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.13

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