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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.43, 453.64 and 97.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.43, 453.64 and 97.01 is: 145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.43 : 453.64 = 97.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.43/453.64 = 97.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.43x = 453.64 × 97.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.43x = 44,008.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,008.51/302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.51

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