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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.67, 447.58 and 237.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.67, 447.58 and 237.99 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.67 : 447.58 = 237.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.67/447.58 = 237.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.67x = 447.58 × 237.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.67x = 106,519.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,519.56/298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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