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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.90, 446.67 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.90, 446.67 and 153.45 is: 230.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.90 : 446.67 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.90/446.67 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.90x = 446.67 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.90x = 68,541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,541.51/297.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.08

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