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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 450.09 and 153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 450.09 and 153.81 is: 230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 450.09 = 153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/450.09 = 153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 450.09 × 153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 69,228.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,228.34/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.42

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