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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.00, 451.28 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.00, 451.28 and 154.46 is: 231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.00 : 451.28 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.00/451.28 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.00x = 451.28 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.00x = 69,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,706.22/301.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.58

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