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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.38, 453.49 and 82.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.38, 453.49 and 82.95 is: 124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.38 : 453.49 = 82.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.38/453.49 = 82.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.38x = 453.49 × 82.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.38x = 37,617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,617.48/302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.40

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