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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.04, 445.80 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.04, 445.80 and 153.04 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.04 : 445.80 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.04/445.80 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.04x = 445.80 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.04x = 68,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,225.23/297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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