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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 449.92 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 449.92 and 155.50 is: 233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 449.92 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/449.92 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 449.92 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 69,961.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,961.63/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.30

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