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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 448.40 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 448.40 and 154.68 is: 231.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 448.40 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/448.40 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 448.40 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 69,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,358.51/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.88

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