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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.53, 448.85 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.53, 448.85 and 151.08 is: 226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.53 : 448.85 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.53/448.85 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.53x = 448.85 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.53x = 67,812.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,812.98/299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.40

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