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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.96, 448.44 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.96, 448.44 and 154.38 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.96 : 448.44 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.96/448.44 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.96x = 448.44 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.96x = 69,230.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,230.17/298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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