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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.60, 445.59 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.60, 445.59 and 153.03 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.60 : 445.59 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.60/445.59 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.60x = 445.59 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.60x = 68,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,188.64/297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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