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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 451.44 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 451.44 and 156.48 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 451.44 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/451.44 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 451.44 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 70,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,641.33/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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