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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.79, 454.17 and 86.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.79, 454.17 and 86.38 is: 129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.79 : 454.17 = 86.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.79/454.17 = 86.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.79x = 454.17 × 86.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.79x = 39,231.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,231.20/302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.57

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