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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.27, 448.91 and 152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.27, 448.91 and 152.99 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.27 : 448.91 = 152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.27/448.91 = 152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.27x = 448.91 × 152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.27x = 68,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,675.73/299.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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