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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.30, 458 and 159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.30, 458 and 159.02 is: 238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.30 : 458 = 159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.30/458 = 159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.30x = 458 × 159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.30x = 72,831.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,831.16/305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.56

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