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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 450.68 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 450.68 and 156.40 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 450.68 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/450.68 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 450.68 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 70,486.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,486.35/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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