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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 454.23 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 454.23 and 181.32 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 454.23 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/454.23 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 454.23 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 82,360.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,360.98/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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