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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.66, 455.31 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.66, 455.31 and 159.48 is: 239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.66 : 455.31 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.66/455.31 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.66x = 455.31 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.66x = 72,612.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,612.84/303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.13

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