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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.72, 446.16 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.72, 446.16 and 153 is: 229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.72 : 446.16 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.72/446.16 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.72x = 446.16 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.72x = 68,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,262.48/297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.28

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