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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.32, 453.62 and 158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.32, 453.62 and 158.14 is: 237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.32 : 453.62 = 158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.32/453.62 = 158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.32x = 453.62 × 158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.32x = 71,735.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,735.47/302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.28

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