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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.23, 446.52 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.23, 446.52 and 153.64 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.23 : 446.52 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.23/446.52 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.23x = 446.52 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.23x = 68,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,603.33/298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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