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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 450.02 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 450.02 and 153.62 is: 230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 450.02 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/450.02 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 450.02 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 69,132.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,132.07/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.49

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