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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.08, 454.74 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.08, 454.74 and 158.90 is: 238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.08 : 454.74 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.08/454.74 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.08x = 454.74 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.08x = 72,258.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,258.19/303.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.41

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