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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 449.94 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 449.94 and 156.12 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 449.94 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/449.94 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 449.94 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 70,244.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,244.63/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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