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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.31, 450.68 and 156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.31, 450.68 and 156.13 is: 234.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.31 : 450.68 = 156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.31/450.68 = 156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.31x = 450.68 × 156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.31x = 70,364.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,364.67/300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.31

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