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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.33, 446.99 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.33, 446.99 and 144.33 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.33 : 446.99 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.33/446.99 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.33x = 446.99 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.33x = 64,513.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,513.33/298.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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