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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.34, 450.52 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.34, 450.52 and 105.34 is: 158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.34 : 450.52 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.34/450.52 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.34x = 450.52 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.34x = 47,455.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,455.26/300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.00

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