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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.38, 448.36 and 152.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.38, 448.36 and 152.77 is: 228.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.38 : 448.36 = 152.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.38/448.36 = 152.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.38x = 448.36 × 152.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.38x = 68,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,492.95/299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.79

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