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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.45, 455.22 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.45, 455.22 and 120.96 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.45 : 455.22 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.45/455.22 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.45x = 455.22 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.45x = 55,063.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,063.41/303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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