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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.32, 455.36 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.32, 455.36 and 159.12 is: 238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.32 : 455.36 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.32/455.36 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.32x = 455.36 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.32x = 72,456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,456.88/303.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.88

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