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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 446.72 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 446.72 and 153.63 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 446.72 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/446.72 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 446.72 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 68,628.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,628.83/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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