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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.69, 447.33 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.69, 447.33 and 144.12 is: 215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.69 : 447.33 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.69/447.33 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.69x = 447.33 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.69x = 64,469.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,469.20/298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.84

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