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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.67, 452.10 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.67, 452.10 and 155.41 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.67 : 452.10 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.67/452.10 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.67x = 452.10 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.67x = 70,257.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,257.82/301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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