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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.56, 455.34 and 75.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.56, 455.34 and 75.56 is: 113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.56 : 455.34 = 75.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.56/455.34 = 75.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.56x = 455.34 × 75.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.56x = 34,406.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,406.91/303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.34

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