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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.42, 447.73 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.42, 447.73 and 262.17 is: 393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.42 : 447.73 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.42/447.73 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.42x = 447.73 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.42x = 117,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,380.72/298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.34

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