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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 449.20 and 155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 449.20 and 155.02 is: 232.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 449.20 = 155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/449.20 = 155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 449.20 × 155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 69,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,634.98/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.74

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