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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.81, 455.75 and 87.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.81, 455.75 and 87.38 is: 131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.81 : 455.75 = 87.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.81/455.75 = 87.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.81x = 455.75 × 87.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.81x = 39,820.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,820.72/303.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.07

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