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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 447.82 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 447.82 and 201.69 is: 302.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 447.82 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/447.82 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 447.82 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 90,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,321.94/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.53

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