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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.51, 445.87 and 237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.51, 445.87 and 237.45 is: 354.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.51 : 445.87 = 237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.51/445.87 = 237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.51x = 445.87 × 237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.51x = 105,871.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,871.83/298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.67

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