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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 446.37 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 446.37 and 268.32 is: 401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 446.37 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/446.37 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 446.37 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 119,770.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,770.00/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.56

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