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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.49, 452.37 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.49, 452.37 and 157.20 is: 235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.49 : 452.37 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.49/452.37 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.49x = 452.37 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.49x = 71,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,112.56/301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.87

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