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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.02, 452.98 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.02, 452.98 and 85.55 is: 128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.02 : 452.98 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.02/452.98 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.02x = 452.98 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.02x = 38,749.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,749.96/302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.30

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