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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.28, 454.71 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.28, 454.71 and 120.58 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.28 : 454.71 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.28/454.71 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.28x = 454.71 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.28x = 54,828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,828.93/303.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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