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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.44, 447.24 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.44, 447.24 and 202.32 is: 303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.44 : 447.24 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.44/447.24 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.44x = 447.24 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.44x = 90,485.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,485.60/298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.20

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