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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.31, 453.47 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.31, 453.47 and 85.88 is: 128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.31 : 453.47 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.31/453.47 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.31x = 453.47 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.31x = 38,944.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,944.00/302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.82

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