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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.45, 452.22 and 96.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.45, 452.22 and 96.03 is: 144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.45 : 452.22 = 96.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.45/452.22 = 96.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.45x = 452.22 × 96.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.45x = 43,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,424.43/301.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.05

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