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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.59, 446.22 and 143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.59, 446.22 and 143.39 is: 215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.59 : 446.22 = 143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.59/446.22 = 143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.59x = 446.22 × 143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.59x = 63,983.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,983.49/297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.01

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