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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.30, 448 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.30, 448 and 154.12 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.30 : 448 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.30/448 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.30x = 448 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.30x = 69,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,045.76/298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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