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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 449.64 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 449.64 and 153.48 is: 230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 449.64 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/449.64 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 449.64 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 69,010.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,010.75/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.27

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