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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.56, 455.31 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.56, 455.31 and 120.81 is: 181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.56 : 455.31 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.56/455.31 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.56x = 455.31 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.56x = 55,006.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,006.00/303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.21

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