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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.03, 453.93 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.03, 453.93 and 158.45 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.03 : 453.93 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.03/453.93 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.03x = 453.93 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.03x = 71,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,922.94/303.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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