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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 453.36 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 453.36 and 158.19 is: 236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 453.36 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/453.36 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 453.36 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 71,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,718.40/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.87

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