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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.41, 449.10 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.41, 449.10 and 153.01 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.41 : 449.10 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.41/449.10 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.41x = 449.10 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.41x = 68,716.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,716.79/299.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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