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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.70, 447.86 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.70, 447.86 and 265.38 is: 397.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.70 : 447.86 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.70/447.86 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.70x = 447.86 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.70x = 118,853.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,853.09/298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.90

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