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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.23, 453.35 and 85.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.23, 453.35 and 85.81 is: 128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.23 : 453.35 = 85.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.23/453.35 = 85.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.23x = 453.35 × 85.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.23x = 38,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,901.41/302.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.71

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