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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.12, 447.18 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.12, 447.18 and 263.56 is: 395.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.12 : 447.18 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.12/447.18 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.12x = 447.18 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.12x = 117,858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,858.76/298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.34

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