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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.73, 457.16 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.73, 457.16 and 156.56 is: 234.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.73 : 457.16 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.73/457.16 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.73x = 457.16 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.73x = 71,572.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,572.97/304.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.87

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