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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.41, 448.51 and 152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.41, 448.51 and 152.97 is: 229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.41 : 448.51 = 152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.41/448.51 = 152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.41x = 448.51 × 152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.41x = 68,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,608.57/299.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.15

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