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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.86, 455.34 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.86, 455.34 and 159.68 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.86 : 455.34 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.86/455.34 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.86x = 455.34 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.86x = 72,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,708.69/303.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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