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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.38, 448.34 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.38, 448.34 and 154.76 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.38 : 448.34 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.38/448.34 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.38x = 448.34 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.38x = 69,385.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,385.10/299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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