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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.98, 455.13 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.98, 455.13 and 157.42 is: 235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.98 : 455.13 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.98/455.13 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.98x = 455.13 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.98x = 71,646.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,646.56/303.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.69

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