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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 453.72 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 453.72 and 97.11 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 453.72 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/453.72 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 453.72 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 44,060.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,060.75/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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