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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 450.46 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 450.46 and 153.88 is: 230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 450.46 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/450.46 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 450.46 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 69,316.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,316.78/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.89

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