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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.93, 455.82 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.93, 455.82 and 87.45 is: 131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.93 : 455.82 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.93/455.82 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.93x = 455.82 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.93x = 39,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,861.46/303.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.15

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