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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.91, 449.85 and 153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.91, 449.85 and 153.51 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.91 : 449.85 = 153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.91/449.85 = 153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.91x = 449.85 × 153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.91x = 69,056.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,056.47/299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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