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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.78, 448.45 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.78, 448.45 and 152.64 is: 229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.78 : 448.45 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.78/448.45 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.78x = 448.45 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.78x = 68,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,451.41/298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.10

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