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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.78, 452.53 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.78, 452.53 and 157.46 is: 236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.78 : 452.53 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.78/452.53 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.78x = 452.53 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.78x = 71,255.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,255.37/301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.12

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