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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.40, 454.75 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.40, 454.75 and 181.40 is: 271.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.40 : 454.75 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.40/454.75 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.40x = 454.75 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.40x = 82,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,491.65/303.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.89

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