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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.32, 453.39 and 85.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.32, 453.39 and 85.90 is: 128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.32 : 453.39 = 85.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.32/453.39 = 85.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.32x = 453.39 × 85.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.32x = 38,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,946.20/302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.82

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