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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 448.56 and 155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 448.56 and 155.10 is: 232.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 448.56 = 155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/448.56 = 155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 448.56 × 155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 69,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,571.66/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.46

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