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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.03, 446.49 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.03, 446.49 and 265.86 is: 398.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.03 : 446.49 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.03/446.49 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.03x = 446.49 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.03x = 118,701.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,701.83/298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.29

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