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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.39, 451.99 and 157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.39, 451.99 and 157.03 is: 235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.39 : 451.99 = 157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.39/451.99 = 157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.39x = 451.99 × 157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.39x = 70,975.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,975.06/301.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.49

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