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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 448.61 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 448.61 and 154.76 is: 231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 448.61 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/448.61 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 448.61 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 69,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,423.87/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.92

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