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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.30, 453.39 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.30, 453.39 and 96.82 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.30 : 453.39 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.30/453.39 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.30x = 453.39 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.30x = 43,896.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,896.27/302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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