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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 447.04 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 447.04 and 135.68 is: 203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 447.04 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/447.04 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 447.04 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 60,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,654.39/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.37

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