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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.02, 445.89 and 281.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.02, 445.89 and 281.55 is: 421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.02 : 445.89 = 281.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.02/445.89 = 281.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.02x = 445.89 × 281.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.02x = 125,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,540.33/298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.25

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