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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.15, 448.68 and 152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.15, 448.68 and 152.90 is: 229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.15 : 448.68 = 152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.15/448.68 = 152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.15x = 448.68 × 152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.15x = 68,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,603.17/299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.33

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