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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 448.32 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 448.32 and 152.88 is: 229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 448.32 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/448.32 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 448.32 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 68,539.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,539.16/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.20

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