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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 450.98 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 450.98 and 84.22 is: 126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 450.98 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/450.98 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 450.98 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 37,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,981.54/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.33

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