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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.32, 448.36 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.32, 448.36 and 154.80 is: 231.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.32 : 448.36 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.32/448.36 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.32x = 448.36 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.32x = 69,406.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,406.13/299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.88

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