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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.94, 447.02 and 151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.94, 447.02 and 151.62 is: 227.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.94 : 447.02 = 151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.94/447.02 = 151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.94x = 447.02 × 151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.94x = 67,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,777.17/297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.49

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