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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 452.22 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 452.22 and 155.52 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 452.22 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/452.22 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 452.22 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 70,329.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,329.25/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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