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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.49, 455.21 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.49, 455.21 and 120.90 is: 181.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.49 : 455.21 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.49/455.21 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.49x = 455.21 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.49x = 55,034.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,034.89/303.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.34

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