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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.55, 447.77 and 82.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.55, 447.77 and 82.11 is: 123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.55 : 447.77 = 82.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.55/447.77 = 82.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.55x = 447.77 × 82.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.55x = 36,766.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,766.60/298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.15

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