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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 447.12 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 447.12 and 153.36 is: 230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 447.12 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/447.12 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 447.12 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 68,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,570.32/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.46

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