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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.83, 449.65 and 155.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.83, 449.65 and 155.47 is: 233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.83 : 449.65 = 155.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.83/449.65 = 155.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.83x = 449.65 × 155.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.83x = 69,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,904.45/299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.15

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