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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.36, 447 and 267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.36, 447 and 267.22 is: 400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.36 : 447 = 267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.36/447 = 267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.36x = 447 × 267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.36x = 119,447.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,447.34/298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.35

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