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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.73, 451.16 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.73, 451.16 and 152.56 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.73 : 451.16 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.73/451.16 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.73x = 451.16 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.73x = 68,828.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,828.97/300.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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