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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 451.13 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 451.13 and 156.38 is: 234.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 451.13 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/451.13 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 451.13 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 70,544.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,544.67/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.64

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