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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298, 446.78 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298, 446.78 and 200.52 is: 300.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298 : 446.78 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298/446.78 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298x = 446.78 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298x = 89,588.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,588.33/298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.63

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