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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 447 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 447 and 135.88 is: 203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 447 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/447 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 447 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 60,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,738.36/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.66

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