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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.10, 452.34 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.10, 452.34 and 157.52 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.10 : 452.34 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.10/452.34 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.10x = 452.34 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.10x = 71,250.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,250.34/302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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