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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.83, 455.80 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.83, 455.80 and 87.42 is: 131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.83 : 455.80 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.83/455.80 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.83x = 455.80 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.83x = 39,846.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,846.04/303.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.15

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