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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.72, 447.96 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.72, 447.96 and 154.32 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.72 : 447.96 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.72/447.96 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.72x = 447.96 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.72x = 69,129.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,129.19/298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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