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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.51, 446.36 and 143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.51, 446.36 and 143.45 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.51 : 446.36 = 143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.51/446.36 = 143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.51x = 446.36 × 143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.51x = 64,027.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,027.39/297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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