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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.31, 450.47 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.31, 450.47 and 105.31 is: 157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.31 : 450.47 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.31/450.47 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.31x = 450.47 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.31x = 47,439.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,439.00/300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.97

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