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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.77, 452.71 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.77, 452.71 and 96.32 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.77 : 452.71 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.77/452.71 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.77x = 452.71 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.77x = 43,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,604.58/301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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