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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.82, 455.52 and 157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.82, 455.52 and 157.29 is: 235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.82 : 455.52 = 157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.82/455.52 = 157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.82x = 455.52 × 157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.82x = 71,646.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,646.46/303.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.82

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