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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.29, 450.22 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.29, 450.22 and 153.68 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.29 : 450.22 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.29/450.22 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.29x = 450.22 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.29x = 69,189.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,189.81/300.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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