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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.84, 446.80 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.84, 446.80 and 153.60 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.84 : 446.80 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.84/446.80 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.84x = 446.80 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.84x = 68,626.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,626.71/297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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