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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.48, 447.60 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.48, 447.60 and 202.32 is: 303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.48 : 447.60 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.48/447.60 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.48x = 447.60 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.48x = 90,558.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,558.43/298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.40

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