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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.81, 454.41 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.81, 454.41 and 158.63 is: 238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.81 : 454.41 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.81/454.41 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.81x = 454.41 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.81x = 72,080.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,080.79/302.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.04

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