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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.48, 447.11 and 264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.48, 447.11 and 264.33 is: 395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.48 : 447.11 = 264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.48/447.11 = 264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.48x = 447.11 × 264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.48x = 118,184.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,184.59/298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.95

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