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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.78, 449.49 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.78, 449.49 and 153.36 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.78 : 449.49 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.78/449.49 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.78x = 449.49 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.78x = 68,931.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,931.54/299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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