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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.11, 449.32 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.11, 449.32 and 153.54 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.11 : 449.32 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.11/449.32 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.11x = 449.32 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.11x = 68,987.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,987.83/300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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