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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.52, 447.16 and 285.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.52, 447.16 and 285.15 is: 427.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.52 : 447.16 = 285.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.52/447.16 = 285.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.52x = 447.16 × 285.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.52x = 127,507.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,507.67/298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.13

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