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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.40, 446.93 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.40, 446.93 and 144.43 is: 216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.40 : 446.93 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.40/446.93 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.40x = 446.93 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.40x = 64,552.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,552.13/298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.33

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