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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 452.04 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 452.04 and 84.96 is: 127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 452.04 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/452.04 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 452.04 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 38,405.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,405.32/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.43

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