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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.23, 447.32 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.23, 447.32 and 78.88 is: 118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.23 : 447.32 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.23/447.32 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.23x = 447.32 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.23x = 35,283.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,283.09/298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.31

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