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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.60, 454.96 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.60, 454.96 and 120.88 is: 181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.60 : 454.96 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.60/454.96 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.60x = 454.96 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.60x = 54,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,995.56/303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.14

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