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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 454.20 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 454.20 and 120.36 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 454.20 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/454.20 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 454.20 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 54,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,667.51/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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