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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.94, 448.61 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.94, 448.61 and 154.76 is: 232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.94 : 448.61 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.94/448.61 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.94x = 448.61 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.94x = 69,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,423.87/298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.24

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