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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 458.15 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 458.15 and 159.21 is: 238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 458.15 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/458.15 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 458.15 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 72,941.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,941.27/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.65

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