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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 448.48 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 448.48 and 152.96 is: 229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 448.48 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/448.48 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 448.48 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 68,599.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,599.50/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.34

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