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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.23, 454.85 and 159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.23, 454.85 and 159.23 is: 238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.23 : 454.85 = 159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.23/454.85 = 159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.23x = 454.85 × 159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.23x = 72,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,425.77/303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.85

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