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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 453.40 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 453.40 and 158.40 is: 237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 453.40 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/453.40 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 453.40 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 71,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,818.56/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.50

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