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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 451.35 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 451.35 and 154.68 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 451.35 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/451.35 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 451.35 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 69,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,814.82/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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