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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.73, 447.27 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.73, 447.27 and 154.14 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.73 : 447.27 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.73/447.27 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.73x = 447.27 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.73x = 68,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,942.20/298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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