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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.84, 448.26 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.84, 448.26 and 154.40 is: 231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.84 : 448.26 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.84/448.26 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.84x = 448.26 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.84x = 69,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,211.34/298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.60

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