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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 448.52 and 154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 448.52 and 154.73 is: 232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 448.52 = 154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/448.52 = 154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 448.52 × 154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 69,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,399.50/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.09

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