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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.38, 447.57 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.38, 447.57 and 154.02 is: 231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.38 : 447.57 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.38/447.57 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.38x = 447.57 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.38x = 68,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,934.73/298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.03

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