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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.34, 453.48 and 96.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.34, 453.48 and 96.85 is: 145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.34 : 453.48 = 96.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.34/453.48 = 96.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.34x = 453.48 × 96.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.34x = 43,919.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,919.25/302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.27

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