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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.57, 450.91 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.57, 450.91 and 154.42 is: 231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.57 : 450.91 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.57/450.91 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.57x = 450.91 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.57x = 69,629.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,629.52/300.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.66

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