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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.78, 448.24 and 93.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.78, 448.24 and 93.36 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.78 : 448.24 = 93.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.78/448.24 = 93.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.78x = 448.24 × 93.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.78x = 41,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,847.69/298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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