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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.24, 456 and 158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.24, 456 and 158 is: 236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.24 : 456 = 158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.24/456 = 158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.24x = 456 × 158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.24x = 72,048
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,048/304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.81

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