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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.66, 449.19 and 153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.66, 449.19 and 153.41 is: 229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.66 : 449.19 = 153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.66/449.19 = 153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.66x = 449.19 × 153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.66x = 68,907.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,907.99/299.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.96

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