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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 448.16 and 201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 448.16 and 201.32 is: 302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 448.16 = 201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/448.16 = 201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 448.16 × 201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 90,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,225.19/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.13

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