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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.68, 448.50 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.68, 448.50 and 235.08 is: 353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.68 : 448.50 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.68/448.50 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.68x = 448.50 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.68x = 105,433.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,433.38/298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.00

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