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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.70, 447.84 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.70, 447.84 and 201.08 is: 301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.70 : 447.84 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.70/447.84 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.70x = 447.84 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.70x = 90,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,051.67/298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.48

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