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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.39, 450.32 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.39, 450.32 and 153.95 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.39 : 450.32 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.39/450.32 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.39x = 450.32 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.39x = 69,323.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,323.74/300.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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