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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.77, 452.63 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.77, 452.63 and 155.44 is: 233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.77 : 452.63 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.77/452.63 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.77x = 452.63 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.77x = 70,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,356.81/301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.15

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