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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.03, 453.02 and 85.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.03, 453.02 and 85.58 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.03 : 453.02 = 85.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.03/453.02 = 85.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.03x = 453.02 × 85.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.03x = 38,770.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,770.80/302.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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