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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.14, 447.96 and 152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.14, 447.96 and 152.62 is: 228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.14 : 447.96 = 152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.14/447.96 = 152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.14x = 447.96 × 152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.14x = 68,367.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,367.66/299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.55

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