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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.56, 455.26 and 87.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.56, 455.26 and 87.15 is: 130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.56 : 455.26 = 87.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.56/455.26 = 87.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.56x = 455.26 × 87.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.56x = 39,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,675.91/303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.70

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