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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.22, 454.85 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.22, 454.85 and 182.26 is: 273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.22 : 454.85 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.22/454.85 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.22x = 454.85 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.22x = 82,897.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,897.78/303.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.40

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