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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.18, 447.08 and 200.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.18, 447.08 and 200.78 is: 301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.18 : 447.08 = 200.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.18/447.08 = 200.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.18x = 447.08 × 200.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.18x = 89,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,764.72/298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.04

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