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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.26, 451.70 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.26, 451.70 and 154.84 is: 232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.26 : 451.70 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.26/451.70 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.26x = 451.70 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.26x = 69,941.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,941.23/301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.16

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