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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.29, 451.92 and 84.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.29, 451.92 and 84.88 is: 127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.29 : 451.92 = 84.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.29/451.92 = 84.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.29x = 451.92 × 84.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.29x = 38,358.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,358.97/301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.32

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