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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.32, 446.13 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.32, 446.13 and 153 is: 229.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.32 : 446.13 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.32/446.13 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.32x = 446.13 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.32x = 68,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,257.89/297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.58

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