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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.60, 453.98 and 156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.60, 453.98 and 156.30 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.60 : 453.98 = 156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.60/453.98 = 156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.60x = 453.98 × 156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.60x = 70,957.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,957.07/302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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