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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.39, 453.49 and 158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.39, 453.49 and 158.03 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.39 : 453.49 = 158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.39/453.49 = 158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.39x = 453.49 × 158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.39x = 71,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,665.02/302.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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