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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.12, 454.86 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.12, 454.86 and 181.50 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.12 : 454.86 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.12/454.86 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.12x = 454.86 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.12x = 82,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,557.09/303.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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