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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 451.30 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 451.30 and 156.50 is: 234.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 451.30 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/451.30 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 451.30 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 70,628.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,628.45/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.90

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