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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.48, 451.82 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.48, 451.82 and 157.16 is: 235.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.48 : 451.82 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.48/451.82 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.48x = 451.82 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.48x = 71,008.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,008.03/301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.53

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