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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.42, 455.12 and 180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.42, 455.12 and 180.87 is: 271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.42 : 455.12 = 180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.42/455.12 = 180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.42x = 455.12 × 180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.42x = 82,317.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,317.33/303.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.30

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