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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.25, 453.48 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.25, 453.48 and 157.94 is: 236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.25 : 453.48 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.25/453.48 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.25x = 453.48 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.25x = 71,622.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,622.63/302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.96

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