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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.83, 454.36 and 120.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.83, 454.36 and 120.28 is: 180.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.83 : 454.36 = 120.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.83/454.36 = 120.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.83x = 454.36 × 120.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.83x = 54,648.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,648.15/302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.46

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