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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 450.45 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 450.45 and 155.88 is: 234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 450.45 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/450.45 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 450.45 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 70,216.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,216.15/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.01

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