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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.30, 454.82 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.30, 454.82 and 181.62 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.30 : 454.82 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.30/454.82 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.30x = 454.82 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.30x = 82,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,603.50/303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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