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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 447.82 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 447.82 and 144.84 is: 216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 447.82 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/447.82 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 447.82 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 64,862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,862.25/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.99

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