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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.14, 445.17 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.14, 445.17 and 267.09 is: 398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.14 : 445.17 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.14/445.17 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.14x = 445.17 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.14x = 118,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,900.46/298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.81

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