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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.54, 454.83 and 159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.54, 454.83 and 159.22 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.54 : 454.83 = 159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.54/454.83 = 159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.54x = 454.83 × 159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.54x = 72,418.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,418.03/303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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