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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.59, 446.43 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.59, 446.43 and 143.49 is: 215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.59 : 446.43 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.59/446.43 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.59x = 446.43 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.59x = 64,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,058.24/297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.26

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