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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.67, 448.80 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.67, 448.80 and 153.18 is: 229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.67 : 448.80 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.67/448.80 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.67x = 448.80 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.67x = 68,747.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,747.18/299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.41

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