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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.30, 454.60 and 120.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.30, 454.60 and 120.55 is: 180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.30 : 454.60 = 120.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.30/454.60 = 120.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.30x = 454.60 × 120.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.30x = 54,802.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,802.03/303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.69

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