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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.25, 455.94 and 157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.25, 455.94 and 157.70 is: 236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.25 : 455.94 = 157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.25/455.94 = 157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.25x = 455.94 × 157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.25x = 71,902.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,902.88/304.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.33

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