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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 451.53 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 451.53 and 157.02 is: 235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 451.53 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/451.53 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 451.53 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 70,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,899.24/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.25

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