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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.08, 454.61 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.08, 454.61 and 156.76 is: 235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.08 : 454.61 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.08/454.61 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.08x = 454.61 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.08x = 71,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,263.92/303.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.14

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