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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 452.54 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 452.54 and 157.38 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 452.54 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/452.54 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 452.54 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 71,220.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,220.75/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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