Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 450.56 and 108
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 300.38, 450.56 and 108 is: 162
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300.38 : 450.56 = 108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300.38/450.56 = 108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300.38x = 450.56 × 108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300.38x = 48,660.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,660.75/300.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162
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