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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.03, 450.11 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.03, 450.11 and 155.71 is: 233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.03 : 450.11 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.03/450.11 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.03x = 450.11 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.03x = 70,086.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,086.63/300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.60

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