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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.21, 446.63 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.21, 446.63 and 153.03 is: 229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.21 : 446.63 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.21/446.63 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.21x = 446.63 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.21x = 68,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,347.02/297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.96

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