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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.35, 453.48 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.35, 453.48 and 96.93 is: 145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.35 : 453.48 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.35/453.48 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.35x = 453.48 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.35x = 43,955.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,955.82/302.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.38

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