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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 447.30 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 447.30 and 153.96 is: 230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 447.30 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/447.30 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 447.30 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 68,866.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,866.31/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.89

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