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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 452.82 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 452.82 and 85.52 is: 128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 452.82 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/452.82 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 452.82 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 38,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,725.17/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.26

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