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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.30, 546.30 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.30, 546.30 and 303.90 is: 456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.30 : 546.30 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.30/546.30 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.30x = 546.30 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.30x = 166,020.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,020.57/363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.98

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