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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.13, 446.43 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.13, 446.43 and 252.68 is: 378.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.13 : 446.43 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.13/446.43 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.13x = 446.43 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.13x = 112,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,801.70/298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.37

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