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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.01, 447.15 and 153.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.01, 447.15 and 153.83 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.01 : 447.15 = 153.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.01/447.15 = 153.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.01x = 447.15 × 153.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.01x = 68,785.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,785.08/298.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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