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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.04, 446.76 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.04, 446.76 and 237.56 is: 356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.04 : 446.76 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.04/446.76 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.04x = 446.76 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.04x = 106,132.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,132.31/298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.10

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