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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.82, 455.05 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.82, 455.05 and 182.18 is: 272.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.82 : 455.05 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.82/455.05 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.82x = 455.05 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.82x = 82,902.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,902.37/303.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.87

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