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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.86, 454.23 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.86, 454.23 and 97.45 is: 146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.86 : 454.23 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.86/454.23 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.86x = 454.23 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.86x = 44,261.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,261.96/302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.15

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