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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.30, 457.72 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.30, 457.72 and 158.68 is: 237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.30 : 457.72 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.30/457.72 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.30x = 457.72 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.30x = 72,631.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,631.01/305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.90

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