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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.24, 445.98 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.24, 445.98 and 143.24 is: 214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.24 : 445.98 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.24/445.98 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.24x = 445.98 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.24x = 63,882.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,882.18/297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.92

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