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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.39, 451.73 and 155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.39, 451.73 and 155.09 is: 232.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.39 : 451.73 = 155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.39/451.73 = 155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.39x = 451.73 × 155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.39x = 70,060.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,060.32/301.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.46

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