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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 447.86 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 447.86 and 154.34 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 447.86 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/447.86 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 447.86 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 69,122.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,122.71/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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