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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.30, 452.82 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.30, 452.82 and 157.58 is: 236.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.30 : 452.82 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.30/452.82 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.30x = 452.82 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.30x = 71,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,355.38/302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.04

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