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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.17, 446.84 and 237.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.17, 446.84 and 237.49 is: 355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.17 : 446.84 = 237.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.17/446.84 = 237.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.17x = 446.84 × 237.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.17x = 106,118.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,118.84/298.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.91

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