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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.47, 448.22 and 183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.47, 448.22 and 183.59 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.47 : 448.22 = 183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.47/448.22 = 183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.47x = 448.22 × 183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.47x = 82,288.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,288.71/298.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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