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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 447.70 and 278.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 447.70 and 278.42 is: 417.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 447.70 = 278.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/447.70 = 278.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 447.70 × 278.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 124,648.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,648.63/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.92

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