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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.14, 447.23 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.14, 447.23 and 262.32 is: 393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.14 : 447.23 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.14/447.23 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.14x = 447.23 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.14x = 117,317.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,317.37/298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.50

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