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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 450.12 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 450.12 and 155.76 is: 233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 450.12 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/450.12 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 450.12 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 70,110.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,110.69/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.61

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