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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.19, 446.76 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.19, 446.76 and 266.40 is: 399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.19 : 446.76 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.19/446.76 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.19x = 446.76 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.19x = 119,016.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,016.86/298.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.13

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