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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 446.76 and 282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 446.76 and 282.28 is: 422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 446.76 = 282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/446.76 = 282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 446.76 × 282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 126,111.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,111.41/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.80

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