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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.10, 450.22 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.10, 450.22 and 153.79 is: 230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.10 : 450.22 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.10/450.22 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.10x = 450.22 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.10x = 69,236.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,236.31/300.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.71

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