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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.77, 451.97 and 155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.77, 451.97 and 155.57 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.77 : 451.97 = 155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.77/451.97 = 155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.77x = 451.97 × 155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.77x = 70,309.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,309.94/301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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