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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.48, 449.22 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.48, 449.22 and 155.21 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.48 : 449.22 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.48/449.22 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.48x = 449.22 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.48x = 69,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,723.44/299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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