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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.09, 454.02 and 158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.09, 454.02 and 158.50 is: 237.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.09 : 454.02 = 158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.09/454.02 = 158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.09x = 454.02 × 158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.09x = 71,962.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,962.17/303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.43

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