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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.32, 455.14 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.32, 455.14 and 158.96 is: 238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.32 : 455.14 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.32/455.14 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.32x = 455.14 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.32x = 72,349.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,349.05/303.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.52

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