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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.40, 447.60 and 202.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.40, 447.60 and 202.01 is: 303.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.40 : 447.60 = 202.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.40/447.60 = 202.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.40x = 447.60 × 202.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.40x = 90,419.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,419.68/298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.02

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