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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.33, 449.96 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.33, 449.96 and 155.61 is: 233.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.33 : 449.96 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.33/449.96 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.33x = 449.96 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.33x = 70,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,017.50/300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.14

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