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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.03, 446.97 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.03, 446.97 and 151.68 is: 227.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.03 : 446.97 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.03/446.97 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.03x = 446.97 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.03x = 67,796.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,796.41/298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.49

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