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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.10, 447.65 and 201.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.10, 447.65 and 201.23 is: 302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.10 : 447.65 = 201.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.10/447.65 = 201.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.10x = 447.65 × 201.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.10x = 90,077.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,077.37/298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.18

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