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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.04, 454.32 and 120.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.04, 454.32 and 120.40 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.04 : 454.32 = 120.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.04/454.32 = 120.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.04x = 454.32 × 120.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.04x = 54,700.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,700.13/303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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