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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.04, 447.16 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.04, 447.16 and 144.06 is: 216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.04 : 447.16 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.04/447.16 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.04x = 447.16 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.04x = 64,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,417.87/298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.14

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