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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.16, 451.96 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.16, 451.96 and 154.82 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.16 : 451.96 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.16/451.96 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.16x = 451.96 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.16x = 69,973.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,973.19/301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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