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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.62, 455.12 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.62, 455.12 and 108.50 is: 162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.62 : 455.12 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.62/455.12 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.62x = 455.12 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.62x = 49,380.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,380.22/303.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.64

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