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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.35, 448.38 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.35, 448.38 and 201.18 is: 302.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.35 : 448.38 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.35/448.38 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.35x = 448.38 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.35x = 90,205.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,205.09/298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.35

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