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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 447.50 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 447.50 and 153.96 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 447.50 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/447.50 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 447.50 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 68,897.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,897.10/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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