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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 455.94 and 157.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 455.94 and 157.91 is: 236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 455.94 = 157.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/455.94 = 157.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 455.94 × 157.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 71,995.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,995.21/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.71

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