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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 450.85 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 450.85 and 156.26 is: 234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 450.85 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/450.85 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 450.85 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 70,449.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,449.82/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.18

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