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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.88, 453.84 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.88, 453.84 and 180.99 is: 271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.88 : 453.84 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.88/453.84 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.88x = 453.84 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.88x = 82,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,140.50/302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.20

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