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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.35, 453.49 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.35, 453.49 and 85.92 is: 128.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.35 : 453.49 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.35/453.49 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.35x = 453.49 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.35x = 38,963.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,963.86/302.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.87

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