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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 447.69 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 447.69 and 154.62 is: 231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 447.69 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/447.69 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 447.69 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 69,221.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,221.83/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.43

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