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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.52, 447.79 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.52, 447.79 and 144.57 is: 216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.52 : 447.79 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.52/447.79 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.52x = 447.79 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.52x = 64,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,736.64/298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.86

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