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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 452.70 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 452.70 and 85.34 is: 128.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 452.70 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/452.70 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 452.70 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 38,633.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,633.42/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.03

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