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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.29, 455.79 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.29, 455.79 and 159.71 is: 239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.29 : 455.79 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.29/455.79 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.29x = 455.79 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.29x = 72,791.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,791.94/304.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.22

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