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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 451.83 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 451.83 and 154.94 is: 232.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 451.83 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/451.83 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 451.83 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 70,004.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,004.28/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.46

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