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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.62, 448.08 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.62, 448.08 and 238.02 is: 357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.62 : 448.08 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.62/448.08 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.62x = 448.08 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.62x = 106,652.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,652.00/298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.15

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