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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 449.85 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 449.85 and 156.03 is: 233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 449.85 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/449.85 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 449.85 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 70,190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,190.10/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.80

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