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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.98, 447.25 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.98, 447.25 and 151.84 is: 227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.98 : 447.25 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.98/447.25 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.98x = 447.25 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.98x = 67,910.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,910.44/297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.90

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