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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.34, 456.23 and 159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.34, 456.23 and 159.62 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.34 : 456.23 = 159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.34/456.23 = 159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.34x = 456.23 × 159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.34x = 72,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,820.35/304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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