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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 452.08 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 452.08 and 106.32 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 452.08 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/452.08 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 452.08 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 48,065.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,065.15/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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