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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 447.36 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 447.36 and 135.92 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 447.36 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/447.36 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 447.36 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 60,805.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,805.17/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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