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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.58, 447.86 and 281.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.58, 447.86 and 281.57 is: 422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.58 : 447.86 = 281.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.58/447.86 = 281.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.58x = 447.86 × 281.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.58x = 126,100.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,100.29/298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.34

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