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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.04, 454.49 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.04, 454.49 and 120.38 is: 180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.04 : 454.49 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.04/454.49 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.04x = 454.49 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.04x = 54,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,710.90/303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.54

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