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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.34, 447.18 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.34, 447.18 and 115.64 is: 173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.34 : 447.18 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.34/447.18 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.34x = 447.18 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.34x = 51,711.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,711.90/298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.33

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