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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.58, 446.25 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.58, 446.25 and 143.52 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.58 : 446.25 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.58/446.25 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.58x = 446.25 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.58x = 64,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,045.80/297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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