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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.55, 453.91 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.55, 453.91 and 156.38 is: 234.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.55 : 453.91 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.55/453.91 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.55x = 453.91 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.55x = 70,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,980.92/302.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.61

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