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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.81, 447.83 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.81, 447.83 and 144.44 is: 216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.81 : 447.83 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.81/447.83 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.81x = 447.83 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.81x = 64,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,681.60/298.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.47

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