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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.94, 448.52 and 144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.94, 448.52 and 144.78 is: 217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.94 : 448.52 = 144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.94/448.52 = 144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.94x = 448.52 × 144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.94x = 64,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,936.73/298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.22

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