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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 451.91 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 451.91 and 155.22 is: 232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 451.91 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/451.91 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 451.91 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 70,144.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,144.69/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.51

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