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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.32, 454.59 and 156.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.32, 454.59 and 156.95 is: 235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.32 : 454.59 = 156.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.32/454.59 = 156.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.32x = 454.59 × 156.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.32x = 71,347.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,347.90/303.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.22

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