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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.06, 456.20 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.06, 456.20 and 157.88 is: 236.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.06 : 456.20 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.06/456.20 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.06x = 456.20 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.06x = 72,024.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,024.86/304.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.88

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