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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 447.43 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 447.43 and 92.80 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 447.43 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/447.43 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 447.43 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 41,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,521.50/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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