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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.44, 447.54 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.44, 447.54 and 200.88 is: 301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.44 : 447.54 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.44/447.54 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.44x = 447.54 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.44x = 89,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,901.84/298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.24

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