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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.38, 447.62 and 144.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.38, 447.62 and 144.41 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.38 : 447.62 = 144.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.38/447.62 = 144.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.38x = 447.62 × 144.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.38x = 64,640.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,640.61/298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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