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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.60, 451.44 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.60, 451.44 and 157.12 is: 235.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.60 : 451.44 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.60/451.44 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.60x = 451.44 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.60x = 70,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,930.25/301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.18

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