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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 447.14 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 447.14 and 265.88 is: 398.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 447.14 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/447.14 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 447.14 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 118,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,882.02/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.57

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