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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 449.90 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 449.90 and 155.76 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 449.90 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/449.90 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 449.90 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 70,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,076.42/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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