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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.39, 453.62 and 85.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.39, 453.62 and 85.98 is: 128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.39 : 453.62 = 85.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.39/453.62 = 85.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.39x = 453.62 × 85.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.39x = 39,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,001.82/302.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.98

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