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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.50, 455.32 and 87.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.50, 455.32 and 87.07 is: 130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 455.32 = 87.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/455.32 = 87.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 455.32 × 87.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 39,643.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,643.36/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.62

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