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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.97, 449.35 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.97, 449.35 and 153.72 is: 230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.97 : 449.35 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.97/449.35 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.97x = 449.35 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.97x = 69,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,074.08/299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.27

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