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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.64, 455.45 and 87.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.64, 455.45 and 87.21 is: 130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.64 : 455.45 = 87.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.64/455.45 = 87.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.64x = 455.45 × 87.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.64x = 39,719.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,719.79/303.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.81

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