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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 453.40 and 85.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 453.40 and 85.84 is: 128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 453.40 = 85.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/453.40 = 85.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 453.40 × 85.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 38,919.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,919.86/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.77

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