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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.68, 455.64 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.68, 455.64 and 159.50 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.68 : 455.64 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.68/455.64 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.68x = 455.64 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.68x = 72,674.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,674.58/303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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