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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 451.24 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 451.24 and 154.48 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 451.24 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/451.24 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 451.24 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 69,707.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,707.56/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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