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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 455.09 and 120.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 455.09 and 120.83 is: 181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 455.09 = 120.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/455.09 = 120.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 455.09 × 120.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 54,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,985.65/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.18

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