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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.36, 448.08 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.36, 448.08 and 237.88 is: 357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.36 : 448.08 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.36/448.08 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.36x = 448.08 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.36x = 106,589.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,589.27/298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.25

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