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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.14, 446.97 and 153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.14, 446.97 and 153.78 is: 230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.14 : 446.97 = 153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.14/446.97 = 153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.14x = 446.97 × 153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.14x = 68,735.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,735.05/298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.55

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