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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.61, 447.93 and 202.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.61, 447.93 and 202.85 is: 304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.61 : 447.93 = 202.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.61/447.93 = 202.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.61x = 447.93 × 202.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.61x = 90,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,862.60/298.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.29

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