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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.82, 451.23 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.82, 451.23 and 156.51 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.82 : 451.23 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.82/451.23 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.82x = 451.23 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.82x = 70,622.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,622.01/300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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