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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.23, 445.34 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.23, 445.34 and 143.12 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.23 : 445.34 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.23/445.34 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.23x = 445.34 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.23x = 63,734.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,734.12/297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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