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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.68, 455.32 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.68, 455.32 and 181.88 is: 272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.68 : 455.32 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.68/455.32 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.68x = 455.32 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.68x = 82,813.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,813.26/303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.70

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