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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.31, 447.26 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.31, 447.26 and 151.88 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.31 : 447.26 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.31/447.26 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.31x = 447.26 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.31x = 67,926.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,926.85/298.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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