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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.00, 447.06 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.00, 447.06 and 144.03 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.00 : 447.06 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.00/447.06 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.00x = 447.06 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.00x = 64,391.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,391.73/298.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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