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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 454.40 and 181.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 454.40 and 181.37 is: 271.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 454.40 = 181.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/454.40 = 181.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 454.40 × 181.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 82,412.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,412.71/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.76

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