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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.57, 446.45 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.57, 446.45 and 153.39 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.57 : 446.45 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.57/446.45 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.57x = 446.45 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.57x = 68,480.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,480.20/297.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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