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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.41, 448.49 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.41, 448.49 and 154.83 is: 231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.41 : 448.49 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.41/448.49 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.41x = 448.49 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.41x = 69,438.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,438.38/299.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.91

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