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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 448.02 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 448.02 and 154.38 is: 231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 448.02 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/448.02 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 448.02 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 69,165.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,165.33/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.38

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