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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.27, 446.82 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.27, 446.82 and 151.66 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.27 : 446.82 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.27/446.82 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.27x = 446.82 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.27x = 67,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,764.72/298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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