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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.30, 455.12 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.30, 455.12 and 132.30 is: 198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.30 : 455.12 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.30/455.12 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.30x = 455.12 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.30x = 60,211.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,211.71/303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.52

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