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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 450.63 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 450.63 and 154.10 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 450.63 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/450.63 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 450.63 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 69,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,439.83/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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