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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.47, 452.27 and 85.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.47, 452.27 and 85.06 is: 127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.47 : 452.27 = 85.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.47/452.27 = 85.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.47x = 452.27 × 85.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.47x = 38,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,470.09/301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.61

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