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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.84, 452.85 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.84, 452.85 and 155.68 is: 233.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.84 : 452.85 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.84/452.85 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.84x = 452.85 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.84x = 70,499.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,499.69/301.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.57

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