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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.23, 446.73 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.23, 446.73 and 264.08 is: 395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.23 : 446.73 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.23/446.73 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.23x = 446.73 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.23x = 117,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,972.46/298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.58

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