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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.43, 447.13 and 266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.43, 447.13 and 266.66 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.43 : 447.13 = 266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.43/447.13 = 266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.43x = 447.13 × 266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.43x = 119,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,231.69/298.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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