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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.62, 450.66 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.62, 450.66 and 156.26 is: 234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.62 : 450.66 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.62/450.66 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.62x = 450.66 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.62x = 70,420.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,420.13/300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.25

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