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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.93, 446.69 and 153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.93, 446.69 and 153.57 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.93 : 446.69 = 153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.93/446.69 = 153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.93x = 446.69 × 153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.93x = 68,597.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,597.42/297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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