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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 450.09 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 450.09 and 155.79 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 450.09 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/450.09 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 450.09 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 70,119.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,119.52/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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