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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 449.82 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 449.82 and 155.58 is: 233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 449.82 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/449.82 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 449.82 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 69,983.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,983.00/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.04

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