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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.82, 452.71 and 85.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.82, 452.71 and 85.39 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.82 : 452.71 = 85.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.82/452.71 = 85.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.82x = 452.71 × 85.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.82x = 38,657.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,657.58/301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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