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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.36, 450.18 and 298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.36, 450.18 and 298.36 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.36 : 450.18 = 298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.36/450.18 = 298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.36x = 450.18 × 298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.36x = 134,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,315.70/298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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