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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.82, 454.23 and 97.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.82, 454.23 and 97.41 is: 146.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.82 : 454.23 = 97.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.82/454.23 = 97.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.82x = 454.23 × 97.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.82x = 44,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,246.54/302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.12

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