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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.27, 449.59 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.27, 449.59 and 155.68 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.27 : 449.59 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.27/449.59 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.27x = 449.59 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.27x = 69,991.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,991.39/300.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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