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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.35, 454.32 and 181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.35, 454.32 and 181.36 is: 271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.35 : 454.32 = 181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.35/454.32 = 181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.35x = 454.32 × 181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.35x = 82,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,395.02/303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.62

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