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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.41, 447.02 and 151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.41, 447.02 and 151.97 is: 227.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.41 : 447.02 = 151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.41/447.02 = 151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.41x = 447.02 × 151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.41x = 67,930.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,930.63/298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.64

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