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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.04, 458.85 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.04, 458.85 and 159.43 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.04 : 458.85 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.04/458.85 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.04x = 458.85 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.04x = 73,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,154.46/306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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