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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.83, 456.15 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.83, 456.15 and 180.66 is: 271.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.83 : 456.15 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.83/456.15 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.83x = 456.15 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.83x = 82,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,408.06/303.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.23

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