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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.28, 454.96 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.28, 454.96 and 108.32 is: 162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.28 : 454.96 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.28/454.96 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.28x = 454.96 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.28x = 49,281.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,281.27/303.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.49

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