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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 453.56 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 453.56 and 156.11 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 453.56 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/453.56 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 453.56 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 70,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,802.20/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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