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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.36, 447.27 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.36, 447.27 and 144.19 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.36 : 447.27 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.36/447.27 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.36x = 447.27 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.36x = 64,491.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,491.86/298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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