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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 451.98 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 451.98 and 156.87 is: 235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 451.98 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/451.98 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 451.98 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 70,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,902.10/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.31

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