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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.81, 446.99 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.81, 446.99 and 153.63 is: 230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.81 : 446.99 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.81/446.99 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.81x = 446.99 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.81x = 68,670.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,670.31/297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.58

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