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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.71, 452.46 and 85.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.71, 452.46 and 85.23 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.71 : 452.46 = 85.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.71/452.46 = 85.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.71x = 452.46 × 85.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.71x = 38,563.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,563.17/301.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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