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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 453.51 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 453.51 and 158.10 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 453.51 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/453.51 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 453.51 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 71,699.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,699.93/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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