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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.11, 450.30 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.11, 450.30 and 153.84 is: 230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.11 : 450.30 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.11/450.30 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.11x = 450.30 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.11x = 69,274.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,274.15/300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.83

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