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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 450.23 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 450.23 and 153.72 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 450.23 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/450.23 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 450.23 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 69,208.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,208.59/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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