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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.42, 456.83 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.42, 456.83 and 158.30 is: 237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.42 : 456.83 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.42/456.83 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.42x = 456.83 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.42x = 72,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,315.40/304.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.56

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