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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.39, 450.32 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.39, 450.32 and 155.81 is: 233.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.39 : 450.32 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.39/450.32 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.39x = 450.32 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.39x = 70,161.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,161.33/300.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.57

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