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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.72, 447.92 and 202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.72, 447.92 and 202.24 is: 303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.72 : 447.92 = 202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.72/447.92 = 202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.72x = 447.92 × 202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.72x = 90,587.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,587.34/298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.25

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