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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.59, 452.42 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.59, 452.42 and 96.15 is: 144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.59 : 452.42 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.59/452.42 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.59x = 452.42 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.59x = 43,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,501.76/301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.24

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