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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.82, 448.08 and 144.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.82, 448.08 and 144.67 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.82 : 448.08 = 144.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.82/448.08 = 144.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.82x = 448.08 × 144.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.82x = 64,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,823.72/298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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