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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.23, 451.01 and 154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.23, 451.01 and 154.66 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.23 : 451.01 = 154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.23/451.01 = 154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.23x = 451.01 × 154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.23x = 69,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,753.00/301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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