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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.67, 446.19 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.67, 446.19 and 153.40 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.67 : 446.19 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.67/446.19 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.67x = 446.19 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.67x = 68,445.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,445.55/297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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