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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.82, 454.28 and 120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.82, 454.28 and 120.20 is: 180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.82 : 454.28 = 120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.82/454.28 = 120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.82x = 454.28 × 120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.82x = 54,604.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,604.46/302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.32

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