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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.78, 455.53 and 159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.78, 455.53 and 159.46 is: 239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.78 : 455.53 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.78/455.53 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.78x = 455.53 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.78x = 72,638.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,638.81/303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.12

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