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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 452.84 and 157.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 452.84 and 157.59 is: 236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 452.84 = 157.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/452.84 = 157.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 452.84 × 157.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 71,362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,362.27/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.34

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