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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.10, 415.49 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.10, 415.49 and 168.33 is: 232.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.10 : 415.49 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.10/415.49 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.10x = 415.49 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.10x = 69,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,938.59/301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.28

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