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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.60, 448.70 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.60, 448.70 and 153.16 is: 229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.60 : 448.70 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.60/448.70 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.60x = 448.70 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.60x = 68,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,722.89/299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.38

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