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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 449.82 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 449.82 and 153.88 is: 230.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 449.82 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/449.82 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 449.82 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 69,218.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,218.30/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.70

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