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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.85, 448.94 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.85, 448.94 and 153.29 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.85 : 448.94 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.85/448.94 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.85x = 448.94 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.85x = 68,817.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,817.27/299.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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