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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.33, 446.88 and 176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.33, 446.88 and 176.30 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.33 : 446.88 = 176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.33/446.88 = 176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.33x = 446.88 × 176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.33x = 78,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,785.05/298.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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