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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 449.09 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 449.09 and 153.04 is: 229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 449.09 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/449.09 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 449.09 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 68,727.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,727.61/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.60

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