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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 454.88 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 454.88 and 120.66 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 454.88 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/454.88 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 454.88 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 54,884.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,884.42/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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