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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 450.36 and 83.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 450.36 and 83.84 is: 125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 450.36 = 83.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/450.36 = 83.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 450.36 × 83.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 37,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,755.93/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.75

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