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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.63, 447.63 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.63, 447.63 and 144.45 is: 216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.63 : 447.63 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.63/447.63 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.63x = 447.63 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.63x = 64,660.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,660.15/298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.52

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