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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.70, 448.01 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.70, 448.01 and 144.59 is: 216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.70 : 448.01 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.70/448.01 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.70x = 448.01 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.70x = 64,778.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,778.16/298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.87

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