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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.13, 446.20 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.13, 446.20 and 291.42 is: 436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.13 : 446.20 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.13/446.20 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.13x = 446.20 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.13x = 130,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,030.88/298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.16

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