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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.48, 445.95 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.48, 445.95 and 143.24 is: 214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.48 : 445.95 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.48/445.95 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.48x = 445.95 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.48x = 63,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,878.99/297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.73

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