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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.48, 304.44 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.48, 304.44 and 157.48 is: 235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.48 : 304.44 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.48/304.44 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.48x = 304.44 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.48x = 47,943.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,943.21/203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.62

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