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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.06, 453.77 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.06, 453.77 and 158.48 is: 237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.06 : 453.77 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.06/453.77 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.06x = 453.77 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.06x = 71,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,912.70/303.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.29

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