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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.33, 454.69 and 120.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.33, 454.69 and 120.65 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.33 : 454.69 = 120.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.33/454.69 = 120.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.33x = 454.69 × 120.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.33x = 54,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,858.35/303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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