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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.68, 446.34 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.68, 446.34 and 143.30 is: 214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.68 : 446.34 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.68/446.34 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.68x = 446.34 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.68x = 63,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,962.18/297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.87

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