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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 451.35 and 156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 451.35 and 156.75 is: 234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 451.35 = 156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/451.35 = 156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 451.35 × 156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 70,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,749.11/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.75

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