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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.46, 452.26 and 85.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.46, 452.26 and 85.03 is: 127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.46 : 452.26 = 85.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.46/452.26 = 85.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.46x = 452.26 × 85.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.46x = 38,455.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,455.67/301.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.56

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