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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 449.40 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 449.40 and 155.34 is: 233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 449.40 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/449.40 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 449.40 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 69,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,809.80/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.07

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