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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 452.45 and 85.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 452.45 and 85.23 is: 127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 452.45 = 85.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/452.45 = 85.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 452.45 × 85.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 38,562.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,562.53/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.85

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