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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 451.20 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 451.20 and 156.39 is: 234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 451.20 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/451.20 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 451.20 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 70,563.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,563.17/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.67

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