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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 452.23 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 452.23 and 96.09 is: 144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 452.23 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/452.23 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 452.23 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 43,453.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,453.39/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.06

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