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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 447.87 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 447.87 and 154.54 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 447.87 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/447.87 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 447.87 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 69,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,214.97/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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