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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.33, 453.42 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.33, 453.42 and 96.80 is: 145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.33 : 453.42 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.33/453.42 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.33x = 453.42 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.33x = 43,891.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,891.06/302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.18

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