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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.12, 451.51 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.12, 451.51 and 154.71 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.12 : 451.51 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.12/451.51 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.12x = 451.51 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.12x = 69,852.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,852.73/301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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