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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.60, 447.82 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.60, 447.82 and 154.28 is: 231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.60 : 447.82 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.60/447.82 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.60x = 447.82 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.60x = 69,089.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,089.67/298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.38

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