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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 451.98 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 451.98 and 157.14 is: 235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 451.98 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/451.98 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 451.98 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 71,024.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,024.14/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.71

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