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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.56, 446.62 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.56, 446.62 and 153.38 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.56 : 446.62 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.56/446.62 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.56x = 446.62 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.56x = 68,502.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,502.58/297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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