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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.80, 447.84 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.80, 447.84 and 238.02 is: 356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.80 : 447.84 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.80/447.84 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.80x = 447.84 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.80x = 106,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,594.88/298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.74

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