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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.86, 452.34 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.86, 452.34 and 157.68 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.86 : 452.34 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.86/452.34 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.86x = 452.34 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.86x = 71,324.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,324.97/301.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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