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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 447.95 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 447.95 and 238.14 is: 357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 447.95 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/447.95 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 447.95 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 106,675.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,675.41/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.20

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