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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.10, 447.30 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.10, 447.30 and 143.84 is: 215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.10 : 447.30 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.10/447.30 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.10x = 447.30 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.10x = 64,340.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,340.75/298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.83

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