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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.89, 449.74 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.89, 449.74 and 155.53 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.89 : 449.74 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.89/449.74 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.89x = 449.74 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.89x = 69,947.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,947.13/299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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