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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.73, 447.32 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.73, 447.32 and 154.13 is: 230.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.73 : 447.32 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.73/447.32 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.73x = 447.32 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.73x = 68,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,944.66/298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.79

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