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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 447.39 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 447.39 and 144.15 is: 216.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 447.39 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/447.39 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 447.39 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 64,491.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,491.27/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.23

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