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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.83, 450.93 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.83, 450.93 and 154.49 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.83 : 450.93 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.83/450.93 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.83x = 450.93 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.83x = 69,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,664.18/300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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