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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.96, 453.36 and 155.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.96, 453.36 and 155.83 is: 233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.96 : 453.36 = 155.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.96/453.36 = 155.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.96x = 453.36 × 155.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.96x = 70,648.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,648.01/301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.96

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