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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.38, 453.48 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.38, 453.48 and 119.80 is: 179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.38 : 453.48 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.38/453.48 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.38x = 453.48 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.38x = 54,326.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,326.90/302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.66

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