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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.38, 454.93 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.38, 454.93 and 120.64 is: 180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.38 : 454.93 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.38/454.93 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.38x = 454.93 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.38x = 54,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,882.76/303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.90

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