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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.48, 453.38 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.48, 453.38 and 119.82 is: 179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.48 : 453.38 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.48/453.38 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.48x = 453.38 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.48x = 54,323.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,323.99/302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.60

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