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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.22, 445.64 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.22, 445.64 and 143.01 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.22 : 445.64 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.22/445.64 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.22x = 445.64 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.22x = 63,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,730.98/297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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