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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.16, 453.01 and 155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.16, 453.01 and 155.62 is: 233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.16 : 453.01 = 155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.16/453.01 = 155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.16x = 453.01 × 155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.16x = 70,497.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,497.42/302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.31

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