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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.80, 447.27 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.80, 447.27 and 255.15 is: 381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.80 : 447.27 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.80/447.27 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.80x = 447.27 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.80x = 114,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,120.94/298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.93

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