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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.52, 456.55 and 158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.52, 456.55 and 158.33 is: 237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.52 : 456.55 = 158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.52/456.55 = 158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.52x = 456.55 × 158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.52x = 72,286.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,286.31/304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.38

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