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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.50, 450.78 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.50, 450.78 and 108.20 is: 162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 450.78 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/450.78 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 450.78 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 48,774.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,774.40/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.31

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