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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.00, 454.91 and 156.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.00, 454.91 and 156.85 is: 235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.00 : 454.91 = 156.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.00/454.91 = 156.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.00x = 454.91 × 156.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.00x = 71,353.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,353.03/303.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.49

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