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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.12, 454.48 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.12, 454.48 and 120.44 is: 180.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.12 : 454.48 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.12/454.48 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.12x = 454.48 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.12x = 54,737.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,737.57/303.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.58

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