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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 449.70 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 449.70 and 153.68 is: 230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 449.70 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/449.70 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 449.70 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 69,111.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,111.39/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.33

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