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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.15, 447.12 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.15, 447.12 and 115.49 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.15 : 447.12 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.15/447.12 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.15x = 447.12 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.15x = 51,639.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,639.01/298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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