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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.80, 450.88 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.80, 450.88 and 156.32 is: 234.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 450.88 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/450.88 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 450.88 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 70,481.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,481.56/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.31

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