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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.57, 452.08 and 157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.57, 452.08 and 157.26 is: 235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.57 : 452.08 = 157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.57/452.08 = 157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.57x = 452.08 × 157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.57x = 71,094.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,094.10/301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.75

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