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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.72, 448.28 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.72, 448.28 and 144.72 is: 217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.72 : 448.28 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.72/448.28 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.72x = 448.28 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.72x = 64,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,875.08/298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.18

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