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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.68, 448.88 and 201.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.68, 448.88 and 201.53 is: 302.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.68 : 448.88 = 201.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.68/448.88 = 201.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.68x = 448.88 × 201.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.68x = 90,459.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,459.53/298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.86

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