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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.21, 446.70 and 143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.21, 446.70 and 143.67 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.21 : 446.70 = 143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.21/446.70 = 143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.21x = 446.70 × 143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.21x = 64,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,179.40/298.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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