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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.58, 448.80 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.58, 448.80 and 155.40 is: 232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.58 : 448.80 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.58/448.80 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.58x = 448.80 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.58x = 69,743.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,743.52/299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.80

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