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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.80, 449.97 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.80, 449.97 and 153.65 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.80 : 449.97 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.80/449.97 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.80x = 449.97 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.80x = 69,140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,140.44/299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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