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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 447.76 and 82.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 447.76 and 82.15 is: 123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 447.76 = 82.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/447.76 = 82.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 447.76 × 82.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 36,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,783.48/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.20

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