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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.94, 447.18 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.94, 447.18 and 153.76 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.94 : 447.18 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.94/447.18 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.94x = 447.18 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.94x = 68,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,758.40/297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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