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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.45, 455.16 and 75.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.45, 455.16 and 75.45 is: 113.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.45 : 455.16 = 75.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.45/455.16 = 75.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.45x = 455.16 × 75.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.45x = 34,341.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,341.82/303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.17

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