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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.19, 448.95 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.19, 448.95 and 154.88 is: 232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.19 : 448.95 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.19/448.95 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.19x = 448.95 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.19x = 69,530.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,530.36/299.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.40

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