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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.02, 447.22 and 285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.02, 447.22 and 285.46 is: 428.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.02 : 447.22 = 285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.02/447.22 = 285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.02x = 447.22 × 285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.02x = 127,663.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,663.42/298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.37

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