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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.14, 447.33 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.14, 447.33 and 151.94 is: 227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.14 : 447.33 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.14/447.33 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.14x = 447.33 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.14x = 67,965.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,965.08/298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.96

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