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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299, 448.32 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299, 448.32 and 154.28 is: 231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299 : 448.32 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299/448.32 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299x = 448.32 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299x = 69,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,166.81/299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.33

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