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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.41, 447.08 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.41, 447.08 and 144.33 is: 216.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.41 : 447.08 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.41/447.08 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.41x = 447.08 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.41x = 64,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,526.33/298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.23

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