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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 451.44 and 156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 451.44 and 156.42 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 451.44 = 156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/451.44 = 156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 451.44 × 156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 70,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,614.24/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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