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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.61, 447.71 and 144.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.61, 447.71 and 144.39 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.61 : 447.71 = 144.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.61/447.71 = 144.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.61x = 447.71 × 144.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.61x = 64,642.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,642.61/298.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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