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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.35, 447.12 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.35, 447.12 and 259.20 is: 388.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.35 : 447.12 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.35/447.12 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.35x = 447.12 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.35x = 115,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,893.50/298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.45

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