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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.69, 449.63 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.69, 449.63 and 155.51 is: 233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.69 : 449.63 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.69/449.63 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.69x = 449.63 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.69x = 69,921.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,921.96/299.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.31

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