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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.78, 447.62 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.78, 447.62 and 144.50 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.78 : 447.62 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.78/447.62 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.78x = 447.62 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.78x = 64,681.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,681.09/298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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