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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.60, 452.40 and 157.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.60, 452.40 and 157.30 is: 235.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.60 : 452.40 = 157.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.60/452.40 = 157.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.60x = 452.40 × 157.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.60x = 71,162.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,162.52/301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.95

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