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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.35, 458.28 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.35, 458.28 and 159.15 is: 238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.35 : 458.28 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.35/458.28 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.35x = 458.28 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.35x = 72,934.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,934.09/305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.85

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