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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.41, 450.32 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.41, 450.32 and 154.16 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.41 : 450.32 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.41/450.32 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.41x = 450.32 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.41x = 69,418.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,418.31/300.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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