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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 449.57 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 449.57 and 155.44 is: 233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 449.57 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/449.57 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 449.57 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 69,881.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,881.16/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.17

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