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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.18, 453.31 and 96.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.18, 453.31 and 96.71 is: 145.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.18 : 453.31 = 96.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.18/453.31 = 96.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.18x = 453.31 × 96.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.18x = 43,837.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,837.10/302.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.07

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