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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 447.55 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 447.55 and 237.02 is: 355.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 447.55 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/447.55 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 447.55 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 106,075.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,075.47/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.19

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