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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.14, 449.38 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.14, 449.38 and 153.58 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.14 : 449.38 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.14/449.38 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.14x = 449.38 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.14x = 69,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,015.04/300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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