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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.70, 455.48 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.70, 455.48 and 87.24 is: 130.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.70 : 455.48 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.70/455.48 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.70x = 455.48 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.70x = 39,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,736.08/303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.84

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