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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.02, 447.06 and 264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.02, 447.06 and 264.02 is: 396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.02 : 447.06 = 264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.02/447.06 = 264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.02x = 447.06 × 264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.02x = 118,032.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,032.78/298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.06

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