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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.10, 450.30 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.10, 450.30 and 145.84 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.10 : 450.30 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.10/450.30 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.10x = 450.30 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.10x = 65,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,671.75/300.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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