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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.50, 447.81 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.50, 447.81 and 144.54 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.50 : 447.81 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.50/447.81 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.50x = 447.81 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.50x = 64,724.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,724.22/298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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