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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.06, 446.17 and 254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.06, 446.17 and 254.32 is: 380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.06 : 446.17 = 254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.06/446.17 = 254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.06x = 446.17 × 254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.06x = 113,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,469.95/298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.70

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