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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 447.22 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 447.22 and 152.12 is: 227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 447.22 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/447.22 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 447.22 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 68,031.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,031.11/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.80

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