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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.41, 451.29 and 154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.41, 451.29 and 154.85 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.41 : 451.29 = 154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.41/451.29 = 154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.41x = 451.29 × 154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.41x = 69,881.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,881.11/301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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