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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.07, 452.84 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.07, 452.84 and 157.76 is: 236.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.07 : 452.84 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.07/452.84 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.07x = 452.84 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.07x = 71,436.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,436.99/302.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.49

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