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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.24, 455 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.24, 455 and 111 is: 166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.24 : 455 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.24/455 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.24x = 455 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.24x = 50,505
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,505/303.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.55

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