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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.80, 455.34 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.80, 455.34 and 159.80 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.80 : 455.34 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.80/455.34 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.80x = 455.34 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.80x = 72,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,763.33/303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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