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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.17, 447.39 and 202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.17, 447.39 and 202.14 is: 303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.17 : 447.39 = 202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.17/447.39 = 202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.17x = 447.39 × 202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.17x = 90,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,435.41/298.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.30

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