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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.84, 453.98 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.84, 453.98 and 158.12 is: 237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.84 : 453.98 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.84/453.98 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.84x = 453.98 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.84x = 71,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,781.44/302.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.03

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