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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 449.85 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.16, 449.85 and 153.79 is: 230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.16 : 449.85 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.16/449.85 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.16x = 449.85 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.16x = 69,183.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,183.15/300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.48

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