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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 450.09 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 450.09 and 153.58 is: 230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 450.09 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/450.09 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 450.09 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 69,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,124.82/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.48

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