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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.22, 446.14 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.22, 446.14 and 143.28 is: 215.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.22 : 446.14 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.22/446.14 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.22x = 446.14 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.22x = 63,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,922.94/297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.07

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