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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.62, 447.23 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.62, 447.23 and 152.01 is: 227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.62 : 447.23 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.62/447.23 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.62x = 447.23 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.62x = 67,984.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,984.17/298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.66

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