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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.26, 451.88 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.26, 451.88 and 155.05 is: 232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.26 : 451.88 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.26/451.88 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.26x = 451.88 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.26x = 70,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,063.06/301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.57

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