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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 450.63 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 450.63 and 108 is: 162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 450.63 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/450.63 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 450.63 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 48,668.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,668.04/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.02

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