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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.14, 447.35 and 255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.14, 447.35 and 255.03 is: 382.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.14 : 447.35 = 255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.14/447.35 = 255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.14x = 447.35 × 255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.14x = 114,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,086.40/298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.66

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