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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.31, 452.04 and 84.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.31, 452.04 and 84.89 is: 127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.31 : 452.04 = 84.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.31/452.04 = 84.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.31x = 452.04 × 84.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.31x = 38,371.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,371.94/301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.35

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