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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.22, 447.14 and 144.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.22, 447.14 and 144.01 is: 215.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.22 : 447.14 = 144.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.22/447.14 = 144.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.22x = 447.14 × 144.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.22x = 64,392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,392.63/298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.92

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