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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.61, 452.07 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.61, 452.07 and 155.14 is: 232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.61 : 452.07 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.61/452.07 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.61x = 452.07 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.61x = 70,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,133.01/301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.53

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