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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 447.24 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 447.24 and 144.12 is: 216.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 447.24 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/447.24 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 447.24 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 64,456.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,456.23/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.11

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