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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.70, 448.47 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.70, 448.47 and 237.04 is: 355.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.70 : 448.47 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.70/448.47 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.70x = 448.47 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.70x = 106,303.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,303.32/298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.89

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