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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.94, 453.02 and 155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.94, 453.02 and 155.62 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.94 : 453.02 = 155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.94/453.02 = 155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.94x = 453.02 × 155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.94x = 70,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,498.97/301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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