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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 446 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 446 and 143.22 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 446 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/446 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 446 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 63,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,876.12/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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