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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.55, 448.72 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.55, 448.72 and 154.97 is: 232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.55 : 448.72 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.55/448.72 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.55x = 448.72 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.55x = 69,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,538.06/299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.14

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