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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.89, 455.69 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.89, 455.69 and 111.38 is: 167.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.89 : 455.69 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.89/455.69 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.89x = 455.69 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.89x = 50,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,752.75/303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.01

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