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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.69, 453.99 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.69, 453.99 and 86.22 is: 129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.69 : 453.99 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.69/453.99 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.69x = 453.99 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.69x = 39,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,143.02/302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.32

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