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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.99, 449.48 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.99, 449.48 and 153.65 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.99 : 449.48 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.99/449.48 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.99x = 449.48 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.99x = 69,064.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,064.11/299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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