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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.53, 447.07 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.53, 447.07 and 202.05 is: 302.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.53 : 447.07 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.53/447.07 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.53x = 447.07 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.53x = 90,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,330.49/298.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.58

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