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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.07, 415.45 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.07, 415.45 and 168.28 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.07 : 415.45 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.07/415.45 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.07x = 415.45 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.07x = 69,911.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,911.57/301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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