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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.75, 458.38 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.75, 458.38 and 159.43 is: 239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.75 : 458.38 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.75/458.38 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.75x = 458.38 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.75x = 73,079.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,079.52/305.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.02

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