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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.51, 452.22 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.51, 452.22 and 85.15 is: 127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.51 : 452.22 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.51/452.22 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.51x = 452.22 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.51x = 38,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,506.53/301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.71

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