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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.60, 452.46 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.60, 452.46 and 157.48 is: 236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.60 : 452.46 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.60/452.46 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.60x = 452.46 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.60x = 71,253.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,253.40/301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.25

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