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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.95, 456.79 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.95, 456.79 and 158.48 is: 237.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.95 : 456.79 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.95/456.79 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.95x = 456.79 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.95x = 72,392.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,392.08/304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.39

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