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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.22, 452.03 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.22, 452.03 and 157.04 is: 235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.22 : 452.03 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.22/452.03 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.22x = 452.03 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.22x = 70,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,986.79/301.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.66

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