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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 451.23 and 108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 451.23 and 108.46 is: 162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 451.23 = 108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/451.23 = 108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 451.23 × 108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 48,940.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,940.41/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.66

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