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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.36, 452.04 and 84.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.36, 452.04 and 84.91 is: 127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 452.04 = 84.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/452.04 = 84.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 452.04 × 84.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 38,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,382.72/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.37

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