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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 450.12 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 450.12 and 155.70 is: 233.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 450.12 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/450.12 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 450.12 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 70,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,083.68/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.57

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