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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.42, 447.62 and 82.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.42, 447.62 and 82.02 is: 123.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.42 : 447.62 = 82.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.42/447.62 = 82.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.42x = 447.62 × 82.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.42x = 36,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,713.79/298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.03

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