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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.21, 453.33 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.21, 453.33 and 96.72 is: 145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.21 : 453.33 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.21/453.33 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.21x = 453.33 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.21x = 43,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,846.08/302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.08

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