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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.68, 448.26 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.68, 448.26 and 202.56 is: 304.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.68 : 448.26 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.68/448.26 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.68x = 448.26 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.68x = 90,799.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,799.55/298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.00

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