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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.04, 454.26 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.04, 454.26 and 120.36 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.04 : 454.26 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.04/454.26 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.04x = 454.26 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.04x = 54,674.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,674.73/303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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