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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.32, 447.62 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.32, 447.62 and 153.96 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.32 : 447.62 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.32/447.62 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.32x = 447.62 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.32x = 68,914.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,914.81/298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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