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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.24, 454.84 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.24, 454.84 and 86.80 is: 130.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.24 : 454.84 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.24/454.84 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.24x = 454.84 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.24x = 39,480.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,480.11/303.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.19

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