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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.47, 452.22 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.47, 452.22 and 96.04 is: 144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.47 : 452.22 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.47/452.22 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.47x = 452.22 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.47x = 43,433.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,433.50/301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.07

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