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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.52, 447.90 and 152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.52, 447.90 and 152.36 is: 228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.52 : 447.90 = 152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.52/447.90 = 152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.52x = 447.90 × 152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.52x = 68,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,242.04/298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.60

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