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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 450.69 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 450.69 and 108.02 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 450.69 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/450.69 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 450.69 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 48,683.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,683.53/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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