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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.68, 454.90 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.68, 454.90 and 157.22 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.68 : 454.90 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.68/454.90 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.68x = 454.90 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.68x = 71,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,519.38/303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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