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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.69, 446.85 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.69, 446.85 and 254.21 is: 380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.69 : 446.85 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.69/446.85 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.69x = 446.85 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.69x = 113,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,591.50/298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.30

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