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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.58, 447.68 and 144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.58, 447.68 and 144.42 is: 216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.58 : 447.68 = 144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.58/447.68 = 144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.58x = 447.68 × 144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.58x = 64,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,653.95/298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.54

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