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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.23, 451.85 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.23, 451.85 and 157.23 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.23 : 451.85 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.23/451.85 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.23x = 451.85 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.23x = 71,043.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,043.59/301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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