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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 452.64 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 452.64 and 96.32 is: 144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 452.64 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/452.64 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 452.64 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 43,598.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,598.28/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.48

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