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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.47, 452.17 and 85.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.47, 452.17 and 85.07 is: 127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.47 : 452.17 = 85.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.47/452.17 = 85.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.47x = 452.17 × 85.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.47x = 38,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,466.10/301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.60

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