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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.31, 446.83 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.31, 446.83 and 159.04 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.31 : 446.83 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.31/446.83 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.31x = 446.83 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.31x = 71,063.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,063.88/298.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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