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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.67, 447.94 and 82.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.67, 447.94 and 82.26 is: 123.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.67 : 447.94 = 82.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.67/447.94 = 82.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.67x = 447.94 × 82.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.67x = 36,847.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,847.54/298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.37

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