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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.46, 454.96 and 156.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.46, 454.96 and 156.91 is: 235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.46 : 454.96 = 156.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.46/454.96 = 156.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.46x = 454.96 × 156.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.46x = 71,387.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,387.77/303.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.25

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