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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.92, 455.83 and 108.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.92, 455.83 and 108.89 is: 163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.92 : 455.83 = 108.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.92/455.83 = 108.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.92x = 455.83 × 108.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.92x = 49,635.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,635.10/303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.31

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