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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.09, 455.52 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.09, 455.52 and 159.50 is: 238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.09 : 455.52 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.09/455.52 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.09x = 455.52 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.09x = 72,655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,655.44/304.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.93

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