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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.75, 454.20 and 156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.75, 454.20 and 156.45 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.75 : 454.20 = 156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.75/454.20 = 156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.75x = 454.20 × 156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.75x = 71,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,059.59/302.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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