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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.76, 451.26 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.76, 451.26 and 156.44 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.76 : 451.26 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.76/451.26 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.76x = 451.26 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.76x = 70,595.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,595.11/300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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