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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.39, 446.81 and 255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.39, 446.81 and 255.33 is: 382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.39 : 446.81 = 255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.39/446.81 = 255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.39x = 446.81 × 255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.39x = 114,084.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,084.64/298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.34

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