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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.34, 453.44 and 82.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.34, 453.44 and 82.91 is: 124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.34 : 453.44 = 82.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.34/453.44 = 82.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.34x = 453.44 × 82.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.34x = 37,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,595.74/302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.35

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