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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.21, 453.30 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.21, 453.30 and 85.79 is: 128.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.21 : 453.30 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.21/453.30 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.21x = 453.30 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.21x = 38,886.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,886.34/302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.68

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