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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.60, 455.40 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.60, 455.40 and 157.80 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.60 : 455.40 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.60/455.40 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.60x = 455.40 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.60x = 71,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,862.12/303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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