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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.49, 448.88 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.49, 448.88 and 236.93 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.49 : 448.88 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.49/448.88 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.49x = 448.88 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.49x = 106,349.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,349.71/298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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