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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.52, 447.36 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.52, 447.36 and 233.60 is: 350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.52 : 447.36 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.52/447.36 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.52x = 447.36 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.52x = 104,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,503.30/298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.07

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