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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.82, 452.67 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.82, 452.67 and 85.34 is: 127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.82 : 452.67 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.82/452.67 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.82x = 452.67 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.82x = 38,630.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,630.86/301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.99

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