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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 450.73 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 450.73 and 154.20 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 450.73 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/450.73 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 450.73 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 69,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,504.45/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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