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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 453.36 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 453.36 and 157.92 is: 236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 453.36 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/453.36 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 453.36 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 71,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,594.61/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.75

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