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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.25, 453.45 and 155.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.25, 453.45 and 155.95 is: 233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.25 : 453.45 = 155.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.25/453.45 = 155.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.25x = 453.45 × 155.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.25x = 70,715.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,715.53/302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.96

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