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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 450.34 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 450.34 and 105.22 is: 157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 450.34 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/450.34 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 450.34 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 47,383.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,383.13/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.84

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