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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.53, 452.36 and 157.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.53, 452.36 and 157.21 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.53 : 452.36 = 157.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.53/452.36 = 157.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.53x = 452.36 × 157.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.53x = 71,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,115.52/301.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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