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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.13, 447.39 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.13, 447.39 and 144.18 is: 216.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.13 : 447.39 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.13/447.39 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.13x = 447.39 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.13x = 64,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,504.69/298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.37

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