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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.14, 447.01 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.14, 447.01 and 151.86 is: 227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.14 : 447.01 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.14/447.01 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.14x = 447.01 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.14x = 67,882.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,882.94/298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.69

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