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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 452.14 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 452.14 and 155.14 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 452.14 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/452.14 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 452.14 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 70,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,145.00/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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