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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.35, 455.02 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.35, 455.02 and 86.93 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.35 : 455.02 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.35/455.02 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.35x = 455.02 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.35x = 39,554.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,554.89/303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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