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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.83, 447.62 and 154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.83, 447.62 and 154.65 is: 231.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.83 : 447.62 = 154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.83/447.62 = 154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.83x = 447.62 × 154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.83x = 69,223.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,223.66/298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.65

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