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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.71, 452.53 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.71, 452.53 and 96.30 is: 144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.71 : 452.53 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.71/452.53 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.71x = 452.53 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.71x = 43,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,578.64/301.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.44

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