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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 452.88 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 452.88 and 109.52 is: 164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 452.88 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/452.88 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 452.88 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 49,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,599.42/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.28

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