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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.01, 452.43 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.01, 452.43 and 157.38 is: 235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.01 : 452.43 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.01/452.43 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.01x = 452.43 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.01x = 71,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,203.43/302.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.77

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