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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.31, 451.97 and 73.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.31, 451.97 and 73.31 is: 109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.31 : 451.97 = 73.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.31/451.97 = 73.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.31x = 451.97 × 73.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.31x = 33,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,134.96/301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.97

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