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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.61, 452.41 and 85.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.61, 452.41 and 85.21 is: 127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.61 : 452.41 = 85.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.61/452.41 = 85.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.61x = 452.41 × 85.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.61x = 38,548.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,548.51/301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.81

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