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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 452.22 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 452.22 and 157.08 is: 235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 452.22 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/452.22 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 452.22 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 71,034.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,034.72/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.65

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