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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 450.25 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 450.25 and 115.05 is: 172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 450.25 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/450.25 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 450.25 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 51,803.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,803.28/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.55

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