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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.85, 454.20 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.85, 454.20 and 86.45 is: 129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.85 : 454.20 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.85/454.20 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.85x = 454.20 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.85x = 39,263.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,263.32/302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.65

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