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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.43, 452.12 and 84.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.43, 452.12 and 84.99 is: 127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.43 : 452.12 = 84.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.43/452.12 = 84.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.43x = 452.12 × 84.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.43x = 38,425.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,425.25/301.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.48

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