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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.48, 453.45 and 107.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.48, 453.45 and 107.38 is: 160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.48 : 453.45 = 107.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.48/453.45 = 107.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.48x = 453.45 × 107.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.48x = 48,689.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,689.28/302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.96

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