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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 454.24 and 97.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 454.24 and 97.36 is: 146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 454.24 = 97.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/454.24 = 97.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 454.24 × 97.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 44,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,222.54/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.06

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