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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.22, 447.30 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.22, 447.30 and 159.44 is: 239.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.22 : 447.30 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.22/447.30 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.22x = 447.30 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.22x = 71,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,315.28/298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.14

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