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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.67, 447.95 and 82.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.67, 447.95 and 82.23 is: 123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.67 : 447.95 = 82.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.67/447.95 = 82.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.67x = 447.95 × 82.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.67x = 36,834.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,834.52/298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.33

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