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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 450.14 and 155.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 450.14 and 155.69 is: 233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 450.14 = 155.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/450.14 = 155.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 450.14 × 155.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 70,079.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,079.27/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.60

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