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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 447.14 and 78.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 447.14 and 78.70 is: 118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 447.14 = 78.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/447.14 = 78.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 447.14 × 78.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 35,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,189.92/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.06

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