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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 453.48 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 453.48 and 157.86 is: 236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 453.48 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/453.48 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 453.48 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 71,585.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,585.56/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.85

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