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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.42, 455.34 and 159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.42, 455.34 and 159.24 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.42 : 455.34 = 159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.42/455.34 = 159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.42x = 455.34 × 159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.42x = 72,508.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,508.34/303.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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