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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.21, 447.05 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.21, 447.05 and 153.63 is: 230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.21 : 447.05 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.21/447.05 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.21x = 447.05 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.21x = 68,677.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,677.29/298.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.30

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