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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.82, 455.67 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.82, 455.67 and 87.35 is: 131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.82 : 455.67 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.82/455.67 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.82x = 455.67 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.82x = 39,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,800.71/303.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.00

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