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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.45, 446.43 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.45, 446.43 and 153.27 is: 230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.45 : 446.43 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.45/446.43 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.45x = 446.43 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.45x = 68,424.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,424.33/297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.04

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