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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.83, 452.43 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.83, 452.43 and 155.49 is: 233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.83 : 452.43 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.83/452.43 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.83x = 452.43 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.83x = 70,348.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,348.34/301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.07

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