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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.60, 455.13 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.60, 455.13 and 159.15 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.60 : 455.13 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.60/455.13 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.60x = 455.13 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.60x = 72,433.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,433.94/303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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