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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.26, 452.80 and 157.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.26, 452.80 and 157.63 is: 236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.26 : 452.80 = 157.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.26/452.80 = 157.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.26x = 452.80 × 157.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.26x = 71,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,374.86/302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.14

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