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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302, 453.26 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302, 453.26 and 155.84 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302 : 453.26 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302/453.26 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302x = 453.26 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302x = 70,636.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,636.04/302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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