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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.78, 447.44 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.78, 447.44 and 202.30 is: 302.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.78 : 447.44 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.78/447.44 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.78x = 447.44 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.78x = 90,517.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,517.11/298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.96

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