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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.37, 449.06 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.37, 449.06 and 153.11 is: 229.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.37 : 449.06 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.37/449.06 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.37x = 449.06 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.37x = 68,752.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,752.57/299.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.66

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