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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.47, 448.05 and 297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.47, 448.05 and 297.15 is: 446.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.47 : 448.05 = 297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.47/448.05 = 297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.47x = 448.05 × 297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.47x = 133,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,138.06/298.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.07

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