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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.72, 449.46 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.72, 449.46 and 155.32 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.72 : 449.46 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.72/449.46 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.72x = 449.46 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.72x = 69,810.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,810.13/299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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