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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 452.03 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 452.03 and 106.32 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 452.03 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/452.03 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 452.03 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 48,059.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,059.30/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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