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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.80, 447.57 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.80, 447.57 and 154.08 is: 230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.80 : 447.57 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.80/447.57 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.80x = 447.57 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.80x = 68,961.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,961.59/298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.80

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