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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.26, 456.18 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.26, 456.18 and 157.92 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.26 : 456.18 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.26/456.18 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.26x = 456.18 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.26x = 72,039.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,039.95/304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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