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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.34, 454.92 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.34, 454.92 and 157.05 is: 235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.34 : 454.92 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.34/454.92 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.34x = 454.92 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.34x = 71,444.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,444.05/303.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.52

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