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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.08, 455.58 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.08, 455.58 and 159.90 is: 239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.08 : 455.58 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.08/455.58 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.08x = 455.58 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.08x = 72,847.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,847.24/304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.57

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