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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.98, 448.56 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.98, 448.56 and 154.80 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.98 : 448.56 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.98/448.56 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.98x = 448.56 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.98x = 69,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,437.09/298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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