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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.18, 447.31 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.18, 447.31 and 159.42 is: 239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.18 : 447.31 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.18/447.31 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.18x = 447.31 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.18x = 71,311.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,311.14/298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.16

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