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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 447.35 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 447.35 and 144.11 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 447.35 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/447.35 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 447.35 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 64,464.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,464.65/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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