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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.80, 447.66 and 268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.80, 447.66 and 268.65 is: 402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.80 : 447.66 = 268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.80/447.66 = 268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.80x = 447.66 × 268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.80x = 120,263.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,263.86/298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.49

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