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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.33, 452.95 and 157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.33, 452.95 and 157.61 is: 236.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.33 : 452.95 = 157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.33/452.95 = 157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.33x = 452.95 × 157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.33x = 71,389.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,389.45/302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.13

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