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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.46, 446.19 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.46, 446.19 and 153.28 is: 229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.46 : 446.19 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.46/446.19 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.46x = 446.19 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.46x = 68,392.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,392.00/297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.92

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