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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.29, 447.02 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.29, 447.02 and 237.15 is: 355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.29 : 447.02 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.29/447.02 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.29x = 447.02 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.29x = 106,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,009.61/298.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.39

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