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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.05, 448.72 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.05, 448.72 and 154.77 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.05 : 448.72 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.05/448.72 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.05x = 448.72 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.05x = 69,446.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,446.32/299.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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