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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.16, 454.96 and 156.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.16, 454.96 and 156.82 is: 235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.16 : 454.96 = 156.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.16/454.96 = 156.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.16x = 454.96 × 156.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.16x = 71,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,346.83/303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.34

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