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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.59, 449.07 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.59, 449.07 and 155.01 is: 232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.59 : 449.07 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.59/449.07 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.59x = 449.07 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.59x = 69,610.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,610.34/299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.35

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