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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.60, 446.94 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.60, 446.94 and 154.12 is: 230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.60 : 446.94 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.60/446.94 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.60x = 446.94 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.60x = 68,882.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,882.39/298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.68

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