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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.15, 445.97 and 263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.15, 445.97 and 263.30 is: 393.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.15 : 445.97 = 263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.15/445.97 = 263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.15x = 445.97 × 263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.15x = 117,422.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,422.33/298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.84

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