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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 454.41 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 454.41 and 181.22 is: 271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 454.41 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/454.41 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 454.41 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 82,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,348.18/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.54

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