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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.23, 454.85 and 86.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.23, 454.85 and 86.81 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.23 : 454.85 = 86.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.23/454.85 = 86.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.23x = 454.85 × 86.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.23x = 39,482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,482.82/303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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