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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 452.19 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 452.19 and 156.92 is: 235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 452.19 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/452.19 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 452.19 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 70,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,957.65/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.24

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