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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.90, 446.61 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.90, 446.61 and 153.90 is: 230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.90 : 446.61 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.90/446.61 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.90x = 446.61 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.90x = 68,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,733.28/297.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.73

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