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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 450 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 450 and 155.28 is: 233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 450 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/450 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 450 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 69,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,876/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.34

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