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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.39, 446.07 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.39, 446.07 and 143.28 is: 214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.39 : 446.07 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.39/446.07 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.39x = 446.07 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.39x = 63,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,912.91/297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.91

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