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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.55, 449.87 and 155.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.55, 449.87 and 155.37 is: 233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.55 : 449.87 = 155.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.55/449.87 = 155.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.55x = 449.87 × 155.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.55x = 69,895.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,895.53/299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.34

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