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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 447.34 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 447.34 and 81.82 is: 122.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 447.34 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/447.34 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 447.34 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 36,598.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,598.71/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.72

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