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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 453.47 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 453.47 and 158.40 is: 237.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 453.47 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/453.47 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 453.47 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 71,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,828.86/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.39

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