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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 453.34 and 85.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 453.34 and 85.82 is: 128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 453.34 = 85.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/453.34 = 85.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 453.34 × 85.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 38,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,905.64/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.72

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