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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 450.14 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 450.14 and 156.18 is: 234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 450.14 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/450.14 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 450.14 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 70,302.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,302.87/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.06

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