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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.66, 453.95 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.66, 453.95 and 86.22 is: 129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.66 : 453.95 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.66/453.95 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.66x = 453.95 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.66x = 39,139.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,139.57/302.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.32

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