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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.82, 449.98 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.82, 449.98 and 155.64 is: 233.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.82 : 449.98 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.82/449.98 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.82x = 449.98 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.82x = 70,034.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,034.89/299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.59

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