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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.97, 447.86 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.97, 447.86 and 150.28 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.97 : 447.86 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.97/447.86 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.97x = 447.86 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.97x = 67,304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,304.92/298.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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