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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.78, 455.81 and 159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.78, 455.81 and 159.49 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.78 : 455.81 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.78/455.81 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.78x = 455.81 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.78x = 72,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,697.14/303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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