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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.07, 451.80 and 156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.07, 451.80 and 156.89 is: 235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.07 : 451.80 = 156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.07/451.80 = 156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.07x = 451.80 × 156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.07x = 70,882.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,882.90/301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.44

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