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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.89, 448.07 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.89, 448.07 and 154.31 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.89 : 448.07 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.89/448.07 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.89x = 448.07 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.89x = 69,138.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,138.67/298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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