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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.21, 451.27 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.21, 451.27 and 156.76 is: 234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.21 : 451.27 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.21/451.27 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.21x = 451.27 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.21x = 70,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,738.05/301.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.85

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