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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.56, 451.26 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.56, 451.26 and 154.41 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 451.26 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/451.26 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 451.26 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 69,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,681.61/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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