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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.49, 446.37 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.49, 446.37 and 153.31 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.49 : 446.37 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.49/446.37 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.49x = 446.37 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.49x = 68,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,432.98/297.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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