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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.15, 453.10 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.15, 453.10 and 155.84 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.15 : 453.10 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.15/453.10 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.15x = 453.10 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.15x = 70,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,611.85/302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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