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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.93, 455.94 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.93, 455.94 and 157.64 is: 236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.93 : 455.94 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.93/455.94 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.93x = 455.94 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.93x = 71,872.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,872.10/303.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.48

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