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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.14, 448.49 and 152.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.14, 448.49 and 152.77 is: 229.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.14 : 448.49 = 152.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.14/448.49 = 152.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.14x = 448.49 × 152.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.14x = 68,515.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,515.82/299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.04

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